THE ETHICS OF ARISTOTLE. Everyman's Library 547.

By Isaac Gregory Smith and J.A. Smith

Book Overview

The Ethics of Aristotle is a comprehensive and insightful examination of the ethical philosophy of the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, written by I. Gregory Smith. The book provides a detailed analysis of Aristotle's views on morality, virtue, and the good life, and explores the practical implications of his ethical theory for individuals and societies. Smith's work is organized into ten chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Aristotle's ethical philosophy. The first chapter provides an overview of Aristotle's life and works, and introduces his concept of eudaimonia, or the ""good life."" The following chapters delve into Aristotle's ideas about virtue, character, and happiness, and explore the role of reason and habit in ethical behavior. Smith also examines Aristotle's views on friendship, justice, and the nature of moral responsibility, and considers the implications of his ethical theory for contemporary debates in philosophy and ethics. Throughout the book, Smith provides clear and concise explanations of Aristotle's complex ideas, and offers insightful commentary on their relevance to modern life.Overall, The Ethics of Aristotle is an engaging and thought-provoking exploration of one of the most influential ethical philosophies in Western thought. It will be of interest to students and scholars of philosophy, ethics, and ancient Greek philosophy, as well as anyone interested in understanding the nature of morality and the good life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430471530
• ISBN13: 9781430471530
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"